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MCI (P) 082/03/2016 • 2nd Issue 2016

What’s InsideTown Carnival & Dumpling Fiesta / page 4

Connecting with Residents / page 8

Operation WE Clean Up and Cleaners’ Appreciation Day / page 10

Launch of Silver Zone / page 9

A Publication of Marine Parade Town Council

OUR TOWN

IMPROVEMENT WORKS2

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As part of our efforts to rejuvenate our town’s amenities, we have done the following upgrading works to enhance your living environment. 1. Covered linkway between Blocks 34 and 36 Cassia Crescent2. Covered linkway between Block 413 Serangoon Central and LTA linkway to Serangoon MRT station3. High linkway between Blocks 8 to 12 Marine Terrace4. Residents’ Corner at Block 61 Chai Chee Road5. Upgrading of EPDM rubber flooring and benches at Block 124 Geylang East Ave 1 Playground6. Bicycle rack at Block 19 Joo Seng Road

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FINANCIAL REPORT MARINE PARADE TOWN COUNCIL

TOWN COUNCIL MANAGEMENT REPORT (TCMR) From April 2015 to September 2015

The charts presented below show the income and expenditure report of Marine Parade Town Council in the financial year 14/15. These charts aim to provide residents with a better understanding on how the funds are used. Residents may visit our website at www.mptc.org.sg to download our annual report.

Operating Expenditure for FY 14/15

30.7%

18.5%18.3%

14.7%

17.8%

10.7%

23.4%65.9%

Lift Maintenance

Water and Electricity

Cleansing Works

Indirect Operating Expenditure

Other Works and Maintenance

Sinking Fund Incomefor FY 14/15

9.0%

91.0%Transfer from S&CC & Government Grants

Other Income

Total: $16,254,000

Operating Income for FY 14/15

Government Grants

Other Income

S&CC Income

Total: $54,469,000

Total: $33,072,000

UNDERSTANDING YOUR S&CCSinking Fund• Under the Town Councils Act, 30% - 35% of

the S&CC collected must be transferred to the Sinking Fund, which is used for large-scale cyclical maintenance and lift upgrading to keep the estate in good working condition and bring convenience to residents with lifts that stop on every floor.

Water and Electricity• Water for monthly block and carpark washing

as well as electricity for providing lift services and lighting at public areas constitute to the overall utilities.

Cleaning Works• Daily cleaning of the estate

Indirect Operating Expenditure• General administrative support for executing

the Town Council’s duties

Repairs & Maintenance• Routine maintenance of the estate including

building, sanitary and electrical works

Lift Maintenance• Monthly servicing and repairs of lifts

2.3%0.3%0.1%

1.2%2.0%

54.9%

26.4%

12.8%

Sinking Fund Expenditure for FY 14/15

Consultancy Fees

Replacement of Water Pumpsets

Replacement of (FRP) Water Tanks

Replacement of Booster Pumpsets

Replacement of Water Pipes

Re-roofing Works

Lift Works

Repairs and Re-decoration

Total: $38,721,000

We are pleased to announce that Marine Parade Town Council has scored green for four categories in the Town Council Management Report (TCMR)! The TCMR was published on 30 May 2016.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our residents for playing their part in the community to make this possible. We hope that residents will continue to show their support by doing the following:• Keep your estate clean and common areas clutter-free • Use common facilities with due care• Promptly make payment for your S&CC • Be a responsible pet owner, clean up after your pets

Estate Cleanliness Estate Maintenance Lift Performance S&CC Areas Management

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Braddell Heights

Town Carnival &

Dumpling Fiesta

It was a night to remember for those who attended the Braddell Heights Town Carnival and Dumpling Fiesta on 4 June 2016. Residents from Braddell Heights gathered at the amphitheatre beside Block 263 Serangoon Central Drive to partake in a series of fun-filled activities. Guest-of-Honour Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Hosting MP Mr Seah Kian Peng joined in the night’s events with the residents.

The event featured an entertaining line-up of stage performances, lucky draw, snacks and game stalls for residents of all ages to enjoy. Residents were also engaged in various fringe activities happening throughout the event such as dumpling wrapping competition, flag painting and calligraphy. As the event is also in celebration of the Dumpling Festival, dumplings were given out to all ticket holders.

Held in conjunction with the Town Carnival, Host MP Mr Seah Kian Peng and Special Guest MP Mr Lim Biow Chuan joined the residents in the ‘Operation WE Clean Up!’. This litter picking activity is part of the island-wide clean up event, held in partnership with the Public Hygiene Council. It aims to encourage residents to take ownership in the cleanliness of their living environment.


On 3 April 2016, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Mr Chan Chun Sing visited Geylang Serai to interact and mingle with the community.Mr Chan Chun Sing was accompanied by Minister of Social and Family Development, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef, MP Mr Seah Kian Peng and MP Mr Edwin Tong.

They kicked off the visit at Haig Road to understand more about the concerns from residents and to discuss on the improvements that were taking place within the Haig Road estates. They also joined youth representatives from various schools and associations at the Lifelong Learning Institute. They discussed on the challenges faced by youths, and engaged in a question and answer session on other worldly issues.

Ministerial

Community Visit


Geylang

Marking the start of Ramadan, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong launched the annual Hari Raya light-up in Geylang Serai on 4 June 2016. Joining him for the event was Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef.

This year’s light-up stretches a longer distance from last year. The 2.8 km decorative lights at Geylang Serai, stretches from Still Road to 101 Lorong Changi Road. Not only were the streets lighted up, it also lit up the spirit of Hari Raya. 1,000 residents joined in the evening’s festivities as they gathered on the field at Engku Aman Road and admired the myriad of colours and dazzling lights.

In addition, to give a deeper meaning to the light-up, this year’s theme is ‘Deepening our Kampung Spirit’.

Light-UpSerai


On 6 July 2016, Minister Tan Chuan-Jin visited the residents at Blocks 327 and 328 Ubi Avenue 1 to reach out to them. The residents warmly welcomed Minister Tan. Some even invited Minister Tan into their house for a chat. Through his interactions with the residents, Minister Tan was able to further understand the issues that they faced. With these feedback, Minister Tan and the relevant agencies were able to provide the necessary assistance and support to those in need.


Roads along Marine Crescent and Marine Terrace are now made safer for the elderly with the launch of the Silver Zone. Guest-of-Honour Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Special Guest Senior Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo unveiled the completed Silver Zone on 2 July 2016.

Residents gathered to understand more about the Silver Zone and how it would benefit them. As a bonus, residents get to enjoy the snacks and games provided at the event.

The Silver Zone scheme is initiated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and is only launched in areas with a higher population of senior citizens or a higher number of road incidents involving elderly pedestrians.

Under this scheme, some road safety features were added to slow traffic down. These features include a roundabout that replaced a T-junction to regulate traffic flow and ‘pinch points’ where the road narrows to slow down traffic. Informal crossing are also placed at these points, making it easier for elderly pedestrians to cross the road.

Launch of Silver Zone


In the month of May and June, residents and MPs of Marine Parade Town gathered together for ‘Operation WE Clean Up’ and Cleaners’ Appreciation Day. Held across the town, this one-day event is organised by the Town Council in support of Public Hygiene Council’s nationwide cleaning initiative which aims to garner support from the community in view of the ‘Keep Singapore Clean Movement’. The event serves to educate residents about the importance of keeping their environment clean and to cultivate good habits such as not littering and to take the initiative to clean up after themselves. At the same time, it also seeks to reach out to residents in a bid to instil a sense of ownership on estate cleanliness. As such, residents are highly encouraged to participate in the clean-up exercises and do their part for the environment.

Operation WE Clean UpCleaners’ Appreciation Day&


Held in conjunction with ‘Operation WE Clean Up’, the Cleaner’s Appreciation Day is a good opportunity for the community of Marine Parade Town to show their appreciation towards our cleaners for their hard work and efforts in maintaining the estate cleanliness. Our cleaners were presented with a certificate of recognition and a token of appreciation for their hard work.

To round up the event, appreciation lunches were provided for the cleaners and participants as they gathered together to bond and share their litter picking experiences with one another.

Let us work together in thanking the cleaners for keeping our estates clean!


Dear Residents, please answer the following questions accordingly and send us your answers to stand a chance to win a mystery gift!

Official Entry Form

Name: ______________________________________________________

Resident Address:_____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Contact No.:_________________ Identification No.:__________________

1 If a neighbour dispute arises, neighbours should always talk to each other first. □ True □ False

2 You can seek help from grassroot leaders (GRLs) when facing difficulties in settling a dispute with a neighbour. □ True □ False

3 You should only approach the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (CDRTs), after mediation with your neighbour has failed. □ True □ False

Regulations • Complete the quiz and submit the official entry form by 9 September 2016 to: Marine Parade Town Council PR Department Block 50 Marine Terrace #01-265 Singapore 440050• 10 winners will be selected via ballot and stand to

win a mystery gift each.

• Each household is allowed to send in only ONE entry.

• Only residents within the Marine Parade Town are eligible to participate.

• Please bring your identity card for proof of residency when you claim your prize.

• The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.

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for 2nd Issue 2016

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OUT WITH THE OLD,IN WITH THE NEW

We are pleased to announce the release of our revamped website!

A whole new lookA fresh new look with easier navigations,

making it easier for you to find information. Learn more about your neighbourhood

Want to know where is the nearest RC Centre or Police Station? Or when is the next market washing? Look no further!

We have included ‘Town Map’ and ‘Upcoming Projects’ pages that make all these information available to you.

Visit mptc.org.sg now!


Compliments

Hi,

Thank you for the fast and efficient response. Greatly appreciated.

Regards,Madam Goh

Sir,Today I have the good fortune to be served by your Officer, Mr Vishal Anand, in the handling of my leaking ceiling/pipe problem

He is earnest, kind, polite, patient and truly knowledgeable in his field of work.

This is the type of Officer that will definitely promote and enhance the good name of the Town Council. Kudos!!! There should be more like him.

Thanks and best regards,O O K N (Author only wants a pseudonym of his name to be shown)

Thank you Miss Michelle. It has been few weeks now. It’s all back to normal. All bright. No more flickering. Well done.

Regards,Rizan Hassan

WINNERS OFMARINE PARADE

TOWNWIDECLEAN ESTATE

COMPETITION 2015(FOOD CENTRE)!

WINNERS OFMARINE PARADE

TOWNWIDECLEAN ESTATE

COMPETITION 2015(FOOD CENTRE)!

We are pleased to announce the top 3 winners of the Marine Parade Townwide Clean Estate Competition 2015 (Food Centre) that was held from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015.

The winners are: • Blk 14 Haig Road• Blk 4A Jalan Batu• Blk 50A Marine Terrace

*The winners are not in any particular order

Let us continue to work together towards a cleaner and more hygienic environment for all patrons of our food centres.

Permission granted by author to publish

Madam Goh is grateful for Assistant Property Manager, Mr Ismail for his swiftness in attending to her concerns of unwanted bulky items being disposed at the lift lobby.

Mr O O K N appreciates the efforts made by Property Officer, Mr Vishal for handling his leaking ceiling/pipe problem with excellent service and proficiency.

Mr Rizan Hassan is thankful to Senior Property Manager, Ms Michelle for acting on his feedback on a defective lamp post.


Disclaimer: Our Town @ Marine Parade is a newsletter published by Marine Parade Town Council and is delivered to the letterboxes of all HDB Households in Marine Parade GRC, MacPherson SMC and Mountbatten SMC. Copies of the newsletter can also be collected from the Town Council offices. The publisher makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information in Our Town @ Marine Parade but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions.

Block 50 Marine Terrace #01-265 Singapore 440050Tel: 6241 6044Toll-free line: 1800-241 6487Fax: 6444 0919

Block 266 Serangoon Central Drive#03-251 Singapore 550266Tel: 6282 0551Toll-free line: 1800-287 6530Fax: 6382 0853

SMS/MMS number: 9784 9305 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mptc.org.sg

MEET THE PEOPLE SESSIONS

MARINE PARADE GRCBRADDELL HEIGHTSMR SEAH KIAN PENG

Place : Block 246 Serangoon Ave 3 #01-216 S(550246)Date : Every MondayTime : From 7.30pmTel : 6281 1050

MARINE PARADE GRCKEMBANGAN -CHAI CHEEMR TAN CHUAN-JINMINISTER FOR SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Place : Block 35 Chai Chee Ave #01-260 S(461035)Date : Every Monday except 5th MondayTime : From 7.30pmTel : 6441 2780

MARINE PARADE GRCMARINE PARADE

MARINE PARADE GRCJoo Chiat

EMERITUS SENIOR MINISTERGOH CHOK TONG

Place : Block 46 Marine Crescent #01-42 S(440046)Date : Every WednesdayTime : From 8.00pmTel : 6442 6945

MR EDWIN TONG CHUN FAI

Place : 15 Lorong K Telok Kurau S(425611)Date : Every MondayTime : From 8.00pmTel : 6346 0121

MARINE PARADE GRCGEYLANG SERAIASSOC PROF FATIMAH LATEEF

Place : Block 11 Eunos Crescent #01-2737 S(400011)Date : Every 2nd & 4th TuesdayTime : From 8.00pmTel : 6745 7469

Place : Block 9 Haig Road #01-407 S(430009)Date : Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday except 5th TuesdayTime : From 8.00pmTel : 6742 6019

MACPHERSONSMCMS TIN PEI LING

Place : Block 108 Aljunied Crescent #01-36 S(380108)Date : 1st & 2nd Monday except eve of public holidayTime : From 8.00pmTel : 6842 6979

Place : Block 54 Pipit Road #01-125 S(370054)Date : 3rd, 4th & 5th Monday except eve of public holidayTime : From 8:00pmTel : 6741 5006

MOUNTBATTEN SMCMR LIM BIOW CHUANDEPUTY SPEAKER

Place : Block 51 Old Airport Road #02-01 S(390051)Date : Every TuesdayTime : From 7.30pmTel : 6344 7189

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